Minor ii-V-i
Half-diminished and diminished sounds often set up a dominant chord resolving to minor.
Guitar chord companion
F# Half-Diminished Chord
Learn the F# Half-Diminished chord on guitar with chord tones, intervals, and interactive fretboard shapes.
1F#b3Ab5Cb7E
Playable F# Half-Diminished Chord voicings
Start with these chord-box shapes, then use the full fretboard below to see every chord tone.
E shape, fret 2
Low to high strings: 2 3 2 2 x x
D shape, fret 4
Low to high strings: x x 4 5 5 5
C shape, fret 9
Low to high strings: x 9 10 9 10 x
A shape, fret 9
Low to high strings: x 9 10 9 10 x
G shape, fret 12
Low to high strings: 14 12 x 14 13 12
Full fretboard map
Every F# Half-Diminished Chord chord tone across the neck, with roots highlighted for quick orientation.
CAGED
Common progressions using F# Half-Diminished
Try these progressions to hear the chord in context instead of treating it as an isolated shape.
Passing diminished motion
Use the tension as a connector between more stable harmony.
Chord Tones
| Degree | Interval | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | R | F# |
| b3 | b3 | A |
| b5 | b5 | C |
| b7 | b7 | E |
Compatible Scales
Formula
R – b3 – b5 – b7